Embassy of Australia

United States of America

Embassy address: 1601 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036 - Telephone: (202) 797 3000 - Fax: (202) 797 3168

Vacancy Notice
Procurement Officer

Position Details

Location: Embassy of Australia, Washington DC

Broadband: 2

Position Number: New

Status: Full-Time

Agency/Branch/Work Unit: Defence/DMO

Salary Range: $41,020 - $54,096 (USD)

Security Assessment: Not Required

Contract: This is a 2-year contract, the extension of which will be assessed by the Embassy on the basis of need and performance.

Contact Information

Contact Officer: Specific questions related to the position can be directed to Clare Little on 202 797 3367.

Recruitment Officer: Specific questions related to the position can be directed Paul P. Vella at paul.vella@dfat.gov.au Information about Locally-Engaged positions and Embassy recruitment procedures can be located on our website: http://www.usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/Employment.html

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications for this position is opening of business (9am) on Monday 02 April 2012. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If you have not been requested to attend an interview within two weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

How to Apply

For details on how to apply, please see our website: www.usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/HowToApply.html

Job Description

The position is located in the Defence Materiel Branch (Washington) [DEFMAT(W)] of the Australian Department of Defence. DEFMAT(W) is responsible for the procurement of equipment, training, services and repairs from North American commercial suppliers and from the United States Department of Defense through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangements under the United States Security Assistance Program. The position reports to a senior Procurement officer within DEFMAT(W). Travel to locations outside of the greater Washington area may need to be undertaken for the purposes of procurement business liaison and training.

Duty Statement

The position is responsible for the following duties under limited direction and with guidance as required and in accordance with Workplace Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Democracy principles and practices:

1. Procure goods and services of both a commercial (simple and complex) and/or Foreign Military Sales nature on behalf of the Australian Department of Defence. (50%)
2. Development and maintain good working relationships with customers and suppliers. (25%)
3. Exercise delegated financial commitment authority (10%)
4. Work closely with other DEFMAT(W) offices to resolve issues and provide guidance to Australian Department of Defence agencies. (10%)
5. Perform other duties as directed. (5%)

Selection Criteria

Applicants should ensure that both essential and desirable selection criteria are addressed.

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of procurement and contracting including the ability to interpret and apply Defence procurement legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines, practices and instructions.
2. Time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities in order to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to contribute productively and harmoniously as a member of a small team, as well as with stakeholders.
4. Ability to apply initiative within established procedures and protocols, and be relied upon to work independently to meet caseload requirements.
5. Well developed oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills to support a diverse customer base.
6. Demonstrated ability in standard office software, databases, web browsers, and email applications.
7. Commitment to training and learning to support achievement of objectives and career development.
8. Proficiency in Office software applications.

Desirable

9. Knowledge of Australian Department of Defence structure and interrelationships

Vacancy Notice Procurement Officer